US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 2

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

US: Thick Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Highway South of Salt Lake City

Thick smoke from wildfires blanketing Utah reduced visibility on Interstate 15 near Sandy, approximately 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, as seen in video footage captured at around 5:40 p.m. local time on Friday, June 26.

US: Hurricane Erin Causes Coastal Flooding in New Jersey

Hurricane Erin brought strong winds, high waves, and coastal flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, August 21. A state of emergency was declared by Governor Phil Murphy.

US: Lake-Effect Snowstorm Continues Hammering Northeast Ohio

A lake-effect snowstorm continued to hit northeast Ohio on Thursday, December 5, causing travel disruptions and power outages. Schools and parts of businesses were also closed.

Entertainer Dan promotes NHK program on northeastern Japan

Entertainer Dan promotes NHK program on northeastern Japan

SENDAI, Japan - In Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Feb. 13, 2014, female entertainer Mitsu Dan (3rd from R) and others promote a local informational program starting March 14 on Japan Broadcasting Corp., or NHK, to introduce the traditions and food cultures of Japan's northeastern region.

Miyagi to remove "suggestive" PR video amid sexist criticism

Miyagi to remove "suggestive" PR video amid sexist criticism

A screenshot from YouTube in this file photo shows model and actress Dan Mitsu, known for playing erotic roles, in a tourism promotion video for Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan. The online video, which drew criticism for containing sexually suggestive scenes, will be pulled Aug. 26, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo